Welsh, the Scottish author of the popular "Trainspotting", cites Iceberg Slim as a major influence on his writing, which also takes an unflinching look at the dangerous lives of the urban underclass.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - once I got used to how it was written phonetically to reflect a Scottish accent!
The characters balanced each other nicely and provided different points of view that added layers to the overall plot.
I preferred the first three sections to the last. I was confused by the introduction of new characters and feel this created some disconnect with the rest of the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - once I got used to how it was written phonetically to reflect a Scottish accent!
The characters balanced each other nicely and provided different points of view that added layers to the overall plot.
I preferred the first three sections to the last. I was confused by the introduction of new characters and feel this created some disconnect with the rest of the story.